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Cost of living

Thousands of doctors launch strike over pay and jobs in England

Resident doctors picketing outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital on Nov 14 as part of Britain's 13th walkout by medics since March 2023.
Resident doctors picketing outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital on Nov 14 as part of Britain's 13th walkout by medics since March 2023.

It’s Trump’s economy now, and Americans don’t seem to love it

Consumer surveys and political polls find that Americans are downbeat about the economy and the President’s handling of it.
Consumer surveys and political polls find that Americans are downbeat about the economy and the President’s handling of it.

How affordability became the year’s defining US political issue

Mr Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, speaking at a press conference in City Hall Park on Nov 3. When he takes office on Jan. 1, he will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Donald Trump.
Mr Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, speaking at a press conference in City Hall Park on Nov 3. When he takes office on Jan. 1, he will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Donald Trump.

About 3 million adult S’poreans to receive $100-$600 Assurance Package cash payments in December

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Indonesian thrift sellers, shoppers bemoan planned crackdown on second-hand imports

Senen Market in Central Jakarta is a popular hub selling thrifted clothes, with shoppers flocking to it regularly.
Senen Market in Central Jakarta is a popular hub selling thrifted clothes, with shoppers flocking to it regularly.

Trump’s popularity dips as Americans sweat cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to make announcements on fertility treatment coverage, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to make announcements on fertility treatment coverage, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Forum: Soup kitchen in Geylang Serai could help meet needs of elderly, low-income

Why only the rich can afford to have more than 2 kids in New York

Sarah Almodovar lives with her husband and their three young children in a nearly 750-square-foot apartment in Washington Heights, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2025. The number of city households with three or more children has dropped by nearly 17 percent over the past decade as families struggle with the cost of child care and rent. (Natalie Keyssar/The New York Times)
Sarah Almodovar lives with her husband and their three young children in a nearly 750-square-foot apartment in Washington Heights, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2025. The number of city households with three or more children has dropped by nearly 17 percent over the past decade as families struggle with the cost of child care and rent. (Natalie Keyssar/The New York Times)

Greece adopts law extending working hours despite protests

Protesters gather near the Greek parliament, during a one-day strike as parliament debates a government plan to allow employers to extend working hours and other labour reforms, in Athens, Greece, October 14, 2025.REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki
Protesters gather near the Greek parliament, during a one-day strike as parliament debates a government plan to allow employers to extend working hours and other labour reforms, in Athens, Greece, October 14, 2025.REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Fares to rise by up to 50 cents for express buses, including City Direct Services

The fare adjustment is meant to help cover the higher costs of running express services.
The fare adjustment is meant to help cover the higher costs of running express services.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.